Root Canal Treatment: Saving Your Natural Tooth
Few procedures carry as much undeserved dread as the root canal. In reality, modern root canal treatment relieves pain rather than causing it — and it saves a tooth that would otherwise be lost.
Why It Is Needed
When decay or injury reaches the tooth's inner pulp, infection sets in, often causing severe pain. A root canal removes the infected tissue, cleans and seals the tooth, and stops the infection.
A Comfortable Procedure
With effective anesthesia and, if desired, sedation, a root canal today feels much like getting a filling. Most patients are surprised by how routine and painless it is.
Protecting the Tooth
After treatment, the tooth is usually restored with a crown for strength. Saving your natural tooth this way is almost always preferable to extraction and replacement.
General Dentistry at Highline Dental
Preventive, evidence-based general dentistry keeps your smile healthy for life — from professional cleanings and exams to fillings, crowns, and gum health care.
Explore General DentistryTrusted Dental Care in Oviedo and Central Florida
At Highline Dental, our boutique studio is built around your comfort — combining sedation options, digital precision, and same-day solutions where possible. Dr. Erica Queiroz Hewitt and our team proudly serve Oviedo and families throughout Oviedo, Winter Springs, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Maitland and Orlando. Explore more on our dental blog or learn about all of our services.
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About the Author
Dr. Hewitt
Dr. Hewitt graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry (NYU) and specializes in advanced implantology, All-on-X full-arch restorations, and sedation dentistry. She leads Highline Dental in Oviedo, FL, delivering boutique, patient-first care to families across Central Florida.
